Convention host cities become high-tech fortresses
'With $100 million in federal taxpayer funds, the U.S. Secret Service has transformed the two cities playing host to the national political conventions into high-tech fortresses.
More than 200 mounted police will be on patrol during the Democratic convention in Denver next week.
More than 200 mounted police will be on patrol during the Democratic convention in Denver next week.
But there are still questions about whether the cities are prepared to handle the tens of thousands of protesters who are expected to flood into each city.'
